In the strategems players are in control of their own base set in World War II. They collect food, oil, steel, and rare metals to fuel their economies. As they player progresses, upgraded resource plots provide additional output of much needed resources. Players in the game can collect gold by having enough population through the building of housing units within their main base area. In the early stages of the game the player needs to focus on the resource production since this is needed in huge quantities for both base development and the construction of military units. Without enough resource output the player won’t be able to compete in the game.
Each base can produce powerful military units including infantry, mechanized, aircraft, and if the player is by water tiles, even naval ships. Research in the academy helps the game player unlock all the different units in the game. With multiple arms plants unit production will reach required levels to fuel the war effort. It is a good idea to have units producing all the time whenever there are free resources available. It’s not a good idea to leave resources in a base unless its food since the units will eat through food in short order. Once the player advances to higher levels they should get additional bases and have each one produce extra resources to distribute around. Producing extra food provides enough for the army. Trading for resources in the trade center or sharing with alliance member is also a great way to fuel the war efforts. Players can also attack and hold resource points on the map which help keep the armies running.
Bases use commanders to lead armies and see to base defence. With a general headquarters and staff headquarters leaders are recruited for armies. Each commander can level and gain additional strength. Each commander can receive bonuses from equipment the player can collect. Base commanders provide additional protection and help the defenders perform at a higher level during base assaults. A high level commander is an asset but they can also be captured by the enemy. Players will go through many commanders during game play but high level ones are much harder to capture. By attacking NPC bases or resource points as well as other players commanders can be leveled in the game. Higher level commander buildings allow for more officers which can lead additional armies into battle.
The game features research through a research center. Technologies help improve not only the military but the resource production and base defences of the player. Technology requires plenty of resources and gold. Building high level houses and raising tax income will bring the player the gold required for high level research. Additional bases allow the player to conduct more research and level their technology faster in the game.
Missions or quests provide the player with an early opportunity to make some much needed resources in the game as well as gain gold. Missions also provide the player with some free game items which normally cost game diamonds the premier currency of Strategems. As the player progresses in the game more missions unlock and they have more opportunities to get free resources and game items. In the early game rookie resource packs and free game items appear in the “my stockpile” tab. One of these early f=game items is “Mass Mobilization” which provides five upgrading spots for buildings giving the early player a nice start to their game. Other game items include resource production bonus items and speed ups for individual upgrades. Players should make use of these game items at every opportunity.
Players can hold resource points and collect special items from them which help the player advance in rank and get additional cities. Refer to the "flying high" mission once the first primary misison is done. This mission provides you with the instruction of how to level up in rank and get a new city. With new ranks you'll gain extra cities to help fuel your war efforts. Follow these missions each time you want a new city. Note that it can take time to get all the items from resource plots since you have to farm them many times to complete the jewell sets required for advancement in rank and to get the next city.
The Strategems is a great war game but one that requires patience. It takes time to develop resource and train military units. Be sure to join an alliance to learn from the better players in the game. This game isn't for everyone but if you like World War II games you can play in your browser you'll enjoy this one on Facebook.